Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes CABBAGE SOUP DIET ALTERNATIVE RECIPES Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes THE ORIGINAL 1 Green Pepper 1 Large Can Diced Tomatoes 6 Stalks Celery 1 Large Onion - Chopped 1-2 Cubes of Bouillon (if desired) 1 head cabbage. A nice, big green one. 48 oz. of V-8 Juice (low sodium works best) 4 cups of water 1 teaspoon of olive oil (do not splurge here) 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste) The first thing you’ll want to do is chop up all of your veggies into bite-size pieces. Next, sauté your onion in the olive oil for a couple of minutes until the onions start to sweat. Add your celery and pepper and sauté those with the onion for another 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in your water and V-8 Juice, bouillon cube, hot sauce and tomatoes. Bring all of it to a boil and then reduce it to a simmer until your veggies are tender (about 15 minutes if you chopped your veggies into smaller pieces). Next, core your cabbage, then shred it, add it to your pot, and cook your soup for another 10 minutes. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 1: EXPRESS SOUP 1 Tbsp. olive oil 6 cups low or no-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 16 oz. shredded coleslaw mix in a bag (with green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots) 1 large onion 1 clove garlic 2 tsp. caraway seeds 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 2 and 1/2 cups canned or jarred sauerkraut (measured before draining) Measure the chicken broth into a large microwave-safe bowl and put it in the microwave for 6 minutes. Heat olive oil over high heat and then add the shredded coleslaw mix. Stir and cover. Chop the onion. Add it to the cabbage. Stir and cover. Mince the garlic clove. Add it to the pot along with the caraway seeds, pepper and salt. Stir and cover, continuing to let it cook until the broth has finished heating in the microwave. Add hot broth to cabbage mixture. Increase heat to high. Stir and cover until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Use a colander to drain the sauerkraut. Add it to the soup. Continue to simmer the soup until the cabbage is tender, about 5 more minutes. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 2: MARTHA’S 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 2 medium carrots, diced small 2 celery stalks, diced small 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced small 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 head cabbage, cored and thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves Halve leeks lengthwise; rinse thoroughly, pat dry, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add leeks and garlic and cook, stirring, until leeks begin to soften, 2 minutes. Add potato, broth, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage and season generously with salt and pepper. Return soup to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 3: SUPER HEARTY 3 cups nonfat, low sodium beef broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 head chopped cabbage 1/2 yellow onion 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup green beans 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 1 cup diced tomato 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano salt & pepper to taste Spray a large pot with olive oil spray. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent and the carrots soften. Add the broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, and all spices. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until the veggies are all tender to your liking. Add the zucchini and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve hot garnished with chopped chives or thyme if desired. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 4: MEXICAN CABBAGE SOUP 1 yellow onion, cut into ½ moons 4 cloves of garlic, chopped ½ jalapeno, minced 5 carrots cut into slices 1 head of chopped cabbage 1 large zucchini, cut into chunks A few handfuls of baby spinach ½ cup of frozen peas 6 cups of chicken broth 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1/3 cup chopped cilantro Juice of one lime 2 tsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Soften onions in oil for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Stir in jalapeno, carrots, and garlic and cook another few minutes. Combine remaining veggies together before adding the broth and the tomatoes; turn the heat to high and bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Stir in zucchini and peas. Cook for just a couple more minutes before stirring in the spinach, cilantro and fresh lime juice. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 5: STEWEY CABBAGE SOUP 1 head of cabbage, chopped 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1 bunch chopped parsley 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup green beans, cut into 1″ pieces 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 cups of baby spinach, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, diced 1 small can tomato paste (156ml) 1 can of diced tomatoes (796ml or 3.3 cups) 4 cups of chicken broth (950ml ) Salt and pepper to taste Begin by chopping your veggies and heat the oil on medium/high heat in a large pot. Sauté your onions, mushrooms and garlic until they are tender. Add in all of your ingredients except the baby spinach. Allow the soup to come to a light boil, then lower the heat. Add in the baby spinach and simmer until the cabbage and carrots reach the tenderness you like, approx 20 mins. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 6: INDIAN CABBAGE SOUP 2 cups water ½ large onion – chopped into small cubes 1 bunch chopped parsley 1 cabbage- chopped into small cubes 1 cup carrots - chopped into small cubes 1 Tbsp ginger – thinly grated (You can increase or decrease this as per taste) 1 Tbsp olive oil ¼ Tsp turmeric ¼ Tsp black pepper ¼ Tsp rosemary 1 Tsp salt Heat pan on high and add oil. Now add onions and sauté till onions turn slightly pink (About 2 minutes). Add, chopped carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Now add chopped cabbage, seasoning and sauté everything together. Add water, ginger, close the lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 7: BON APPETIT ASIAN VERSION 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 head cabbage, chopped 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2 tablespoons (or more) shoyu (soy sauce) 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups cooked ramen or soba noodles Hot chili paste and fresh cilantro leaves (for serving) Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 10–12 minutes. Add cabbage, broth, shoyu, vinegar, and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially with a lid, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 15–20 minutes; season to taste with more shoyu if desired. Serve over noodles topped with hot chili paste and cilantro. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? Cabbage Soup Diet ©skinnybitch.net 8 Alternative Recipes 8: SPICY CABBAGE SOUP 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced thin 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped 1-2 tsp minced fresh chili pepper (Serrano, or jalapeno) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 TBS dry mustard 5 cups + 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth 2 TBS fresh lemon juice 2 medium-sized red potatoes cut in 1/2-inch cubes (about two cups) 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 head chopped cabbage salt and black pepper to taste Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot. Healthy Sauté sliced onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and minced chili pepper. Continue to sauté for another minute. Stir in dried coriander and mustard. Add broth and the rest of ingredients except the cabbage, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes, uncovered, or until potatoes are tender. Add cabbage, and cook for another 5 minutes. Ready for a 10 Day Whole Food Cleanse? 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